Best 2 Chef Sams Award Winning Seafood Laulau Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and authentic Hawaiian seafood dish, look no further than Chef Sam's award-winning seafood laulau. This traditional Hawaiian dish features succulent seafood wrapped in taro leaves and steamed until perfection. The combination of tender seafood, flavorful taro leaves, and aromatic spices creates a truly unforgettable meal that will transport your taste buds to the islands. In this article, we will provide a detailed recipe for Chef Sam's award-winning seafood laulau, ensuring that you can recreate this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of your own home. Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary journey as we guide you through the steps of making this iconic Hawaiian dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LAULAU



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 lb pork butt, cut into large chunks
2 tablespoons Hawaiian or kosher salt
1 lb salted butterfish or salmon, soaked in cold water for 3 hours and drained (see note)
1 lb lu'au or fresh spinach leaves
12 ti leaves (you may substitute corn husks or banana leaves)

Steps:

  • Wash and drain lu'au and ti leaves, removing stem and fibrous part of vein. Rub salt over pork chunks and divide into six parts. Cut fish into small chunks and divide into 6 parts.
  • Place 6-8 lu'au at one end of ti leaf. Top with one part of pork and one part of fish, then cover with 6-8 more lu'au until meat and fish are completely wrapped. Roll ti leaf up tightly. Wrap another ti leaf in the opposite direction to form a flat bundle, and tie with string. Repeat with the other five parts of pork and fish until you have six laulaus. Steam 3-4 hours, making sure to add more water when needed.

LAU LAU



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Salt butterfish, pork and chicken wrapped in layers of taro leaves and ti leaves, and then steamed.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ pound salt butterfish, rinsed several times to remove excess salt
½ pound pork butt, cut into 1 inch cubes
4 boneless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon Hawaiian sea salt
8 ti leaves
1 pound taro leaves

Steps:

  • Season fish, pork and chicken with Hawaiian sea salt. Place 2 ti leaves in an X on a flat surface for each of the 4 servings.
  • Place 1/4 of each of the fish, pork and chicken onto the center of 3 or 4 taro leaves. Wrap securely with the taro leaves, then place each wrap on a set of ti leaves. Tie the ends of the ti leaves together with a piece of string.
  • Place the bundles in a large steamer, and steam for 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 98.7 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1422 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh seafood: The quality of your seafood will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for fish that is firm and has a mild, briny smell. Avoid any fish that is slimy or has a strong odor.
  • Use a variety of seafood: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of seafood in your laulau. This will give the dish a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Season the seafood well: Before wrapping the seafood in the laulau leaves, be sure to season it with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the seafood.
  • Wrap the laulau leaves tightly: When wrapping the laulau leaves around the seafood, be sure to do so tightly. This will help to keep the seafood moist and prevent it from drying out.
  • Steam the laulau until cooked through: The laulau should be steamed until the seafood is cooked through and the laulau leaves are tender. This will typically take about 1-2 hours.

Conclusion:

Laulau is a delicious and traditional Hawaiian dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make a laulau that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook seafood, give laulau a try!

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